AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 best evening & light festival cruises in Amsterdam, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones worth planning an afternoon around, and what each ticket actually includes.
Amsterdam evening canal cruise on UNESCO waterways with 19-language audio, optional wine snacks, and standout night views from the bridges.
Most Popular“The boat trip was so lovely, we got to see lots of sites and escape the rain for an hour or so. The tour was super interesting and beautiful.”
Hour-long Amsterdam evening canal cruise with live English commentary, an onboard bar, and electric boat views of the Westerkerk and Anne Frank House.
“We had an awesome evening out vibing with some good people that we met.”
75-minute 100% electric Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise with blankets, live storytelling, and optional unlimited beer, wine, glühwein.
“Really lovely your guide lady. Thank you very much. We really enjoyed the calm boat ride.”
1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with optional open bar, rain-covered boat, passing UNESCO sights like Jordaan, Prinsengracht and Anne Frank House.
“Super fun, guide very receptive to the group voice.”
Heated Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise with drinks and snacks, English live guide, 75 minutes, cozy covered boat from Central.
“It was a very cozy and interesting trip. The guides did a really nice job. Very positive and friendly atmosphere.”
De Wallen at night with Oude Kerk, coffeeshops, Dutch snacks, and shots. Learn the stories behind the red lights.
“Erik was perfect the tour and the team was perfect!!!”
A 1.5-hour Amsterdam Canal Belt night cruise with wine, Dutch cheese, and views of Golden Age houses and lit bridges, plus WiFi.
Glide past Amsterdam canal lights on a glass boat with Dutch cheese and wines. 75 minutes, smart casual, central Damrak start.
“Wonderful cruise through the canals, very beautiful at night. Enclosed so we were not cold. A nice way to end a busy day. Crew were very nice.”
90-minute evening canal cruise in Amsterdam with audio in English plus optional wine and cheese, passing key sights in night lights.
“We found the blue boat company stop easy to get to . It was right opposite the Hard Rock Cafe which is where we first had our meal before the cruise It had a little shop where you paid for your ticket or showed your pre paid online tickets !! you can buy sweets and…”
Heated Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise with an English host, 20+ light artworks, plus drinks and optional snacks on a classic saloon boat.
“It was good in general, but there was not like real food included as it says, it was drinks and snacks”
A cozy 90-minute sunset canal cruise from the Rijksmuseum with silent electric power, great nighttime views, and included snacks and drinks.
“Lovely. Informative and cozy. Roland was a great Captain! Beautiful way to view this exquisite city.”
Heated electric Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with live skipper commentary, 20 light artworks, optional drinks. 1.5 hours on a covered boat.
“loved the art work as we went round the canals. lovely way to see more of amsterdam”
Night canal cruise for Amsterdam Light Festival with optional unlimited warm drinks, guided views of Central Station and NEMO, end by Rembrandtplein.
“The tour guide was lovely and friendly but the overall experience not the best, compared to the other boats we saw we were abit gutted!”
Sip Dutch wine and cheese on a 90-minute Amsterdam canal cruise near Central Station, passing the Golden Bend and iconic bridges.
“Excellent experience! The Captain and his crew did an excellent job with great wine, bread and multiple cheeses to experience. The music and comedy provided by the Captain way very entertaining and fun. I would definitely recommend this cruise”
Heated Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise with hot drinks and snacks. 75 minutes of illuminated art by night in English.
“Boat was over packed. Couldn’t see anything (which was the point of the cruise). The seats were wet which then I had wet pants the rest of the night. Couldn’t hear the captain of the boat for the history about the buildings around. It was my mother birthday 12/31 and I thought this would be…”
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